The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 2 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Ayrton Paris is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text serves as a continuation of the biography of Sir Humphry Davy, a prominent chemist and President of the Royal Society, detailing significant events and scientific advancements in his life. It explores Davy's achievements, including his interactions with notable figures in science and his contributions to chemistry, particularly regarding iodine and safety lamps for miners. At the start of this volume, the narrative highlights Davy's introduction of Michael Faraday to the field of chemistry and his permission from Napoleon to travel to France. The account describes Davy's travels through France and Italy, where he conducts various experiments and engages with leading chemists of the time. Important anecdotes, such as his indifferent response to art while visiting the Louvre and his observations at Vesuvius, provide insight into Davy's character and intellectual pursuits. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Davy's scientific discoveries and relationships with other prominent figures in the scientific world of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-04-15